Loot and the Making of British India unveils the intricate and often contentious role of military looting and prize practices in shaping British imperial expansion on the Indian subcontinent. From the eighteenth century onward, the British army developed a unique system that transformed plundered property into 'booty' and redefined it as prize money, distributed under royal prerogative. This study explores how these practices incentivized soldiering, constrained unregulated plunde...

The East Neuk of Fife, The Isle of Bute, Edinburgh, Paris... Dingle Bay, Galway, Cape Clear, Ireland... Callum, a musician and journalist, reflects on the people who have shaped him as he stumbles down life's path - part-time strippers, lucked-in pop stars, book shop hoarders, footballing maestros, sold-out artists, reclusive authors... Reine, his long-time partner, is portrayed through glimpses of their shared past, while Sylvie, a later love, brings ...

WELCOME TO THE DARK. IT HAS VERY SHARP TEETH.Based on the internationally bestselling comic series, with millions of copies in print, the first full-length novel from the terrifying world of Something Is Killing the Children – a stunning collaboration between Eisner-winning co-creator James Tynion IV and #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White.'A small-town horror that packs a dark nightmarish ...

A lethal assassin seeks peace, but first, he must confront the ghosts of his past and the man who shattered his world.Adrian Hell, a hitman haunted by tragedy, believes his time in the underworld is coming to an end. But before he can find solace, he must embark on a bloody crusade against Wilson Trent—a powerful crime boss responsible for the deaths of Adrian's wife and daughter.With his loyal friend, Josh Winters, by his side, Adrian tears through the cri...

One night I was never supposed to repeat . . . turned into a full-blown summer scandal. Now I'm pregnant with twins—and I've got three hockey heroes coaching me through Lamaze class.I'm here to save the paper I write for. The assignment: spend the summer with the Miami Icemen for a behind-the-scenes story.I can't blow this opportunity. I definitely can't sleep with any of the players. Again.But Beau—my inked-up one-night st...

Brought to you by Penguin.Welcome to the dark. It has very sharp teeth.Based on the internationally bestselling comic series, with millions of copies in print, the first full-length novel from the terrifying world of Something Is Killing the Children – a stunning collaboration between Eisner-winning co-creator James Tynion IV and #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten WhiteAs a Black Mask, E...

A battle-tested US Marine’s inspiring journey to heal our nation’s divisions, discover our common American identity, and create lasting, meaningful choices for all.We can't wait for the politicians to act. It's up to us.As a Force Recon Marine, Jake Harriman fought terrorists overseas. As the founder of Nuru International, he battled extreme poverty in Africa. Now he's taking on his biggest mission yet.Harriman is founder and chairman of The Brickya...

The epic third novel in Brady Hunsaker's Grimnir Chronicles series!Humanity can no longer hide from the attention of gods and primordials**.** Their only option is to grow as strong as they can or be wiped from their realm. The pathfinders decide to venture through the next portal, selecting a region known as Dodlend, where millions died over centuries of terrible war. As they dive deeper into the area, they discover forces far beyond their own pow...

Set in an alternative steampunk Nigeria, Naomi Eselojor's Africanfuturist novella is a tale of community sheltering, resistance, and technological responsibility, for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, and Wole Talabi.1859, Nigeria. In the fishing village of Itu Agan, nine-year-old Alabi and his inventor father test a new steamboat prototype when a platoon of automaton soldiers raid their village. The metal invaders execute the village chief and capture...

When space pirates ruin Siegn's day, the hunters are about to become the hunted.They sent Radrick Siegn to Venus to keep him out of trouble. Before he even gets there, space pirates brutally hijack his ship. Life in the 23rd century really isn't fair sometimes. The worst part? Siegn's sadistic commanding officer survives the attack, too.Tasked with recovering their ship, Siegn quickly learns that the Martian survivors are unwelcome guests on Venus Station. ...

Of Canoes and Crocodiles is a story of adventure in the remote and threatened landscapes of Papua New Guinea. In 2018, Tony Robinson-Smith and his wife Nadya Ladouceur bought dugout canoes and paddled down the Sepik, the country’s longest river. Traveling with local guides and staying in their villages, Tony and Nadya ate smoked piranha and sago pancakes, heard tales of river gods and sorcerers, marvelled at rainbow bee-eaters and cat-size flying foxes, sank in a tropical storm, g...

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